Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated qualified phlebotomists to join both our busy Barts Phlebotomy Teams at St. Bartholomew Hospital. You will support this team and site operations to ensure challenges are given responsive attention to effectively ensure the flow of blood tests is maintained, engaging with both our in-patients and out-patients, as well as external stakeholders.
Our Phlebotomists will provide a flexible day to day service working either part of either the In-patient or Out-patient phlebotomy team or across both on a rotation. You will work under a phlebotomy team leader who will task work to you or you will work in a phlebotomy room in out-patients supporting the outpatient service of patients attending their appointments and requiring a blood test. Patient flow is paramount to the effective running of clinics and testing to aid diagnosis. Phlebotomy comes under the direction of the Head of Clinical Site Management who oversees the running of hospital on a 24/7 basis, supported by Clinical Site Managers flow. The phlebotomist will have an integral role, from implementing the trust core WeCare values to deliver a high standard of customer service, to giving a service where customer service, compassion and a welcoming approach shows your professionalism.
Main duties of the job
This role is vital in the delivery of operationalperformance of blood testing on all our in-patients thatare in the hospital to have a blood testing to supportongoing treatments and diagnosis's. Supportingpatient flow and support to other clinical colleaguesand working with the site leadership team to perform toa very high standard. We require someone who is ateam player, with excellent communication skills andwho visibly enjoys the challenges that the Phlebotomyrole provides. These individual qualities will provide thefoundation for you to be part of one of the finesthospitals in London and make sure we are ready togive our patients the best care possible around theclock, 24 hours a day. St Bartholomew's Hospital hoststhe London Heart Attack Centre and is a tertiary cancerreferral centre for cancer for East London and NorthEast Essex
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the collection of blood samples for laboratory analysis from adult patients in allocated in-patient wards of the hospital or associated clinical areas.
To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to allpatients in any location as required.
To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.
To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
Where workload is high, discussion with team leader to evaluate timemanagement of clinical area allocated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the collection of blood samples for laboratory analysis from adult patients in allocated in-patient wards of the hospital or associated clinical areas.
To participate in the provision of a high quality phlebotomy service to allpatients in any location as required.
To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.
To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.
Where workload is high, discussion with team leader to evaluate timemanagement of clinical area allocated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathic and friendly manner
- Able to organise own workload.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment.
- Able to work well within a diverse team. Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise own work load on a daily basis.
- Ability to deal with problems in a professional and sensitive manner
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Clear verbal communication.
- Clear written communication.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of the need for respect, trust, courtesy and effective communication with both patients and staff.
Other
Essential
- Prepared to be flexible by working across the entire hospital site and adapting to changes within the service/specialties'.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection.
- Ability to work shifts.
- Prepared to dress in accordance with Trust uniform policy.
- Able to work well within a diverse team. Importance of Punctuality.
- Able to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- U.K. recognised Phlebotomy certificate of competence.
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical team.
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills.
- Awareness of the physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable, empathic and friendly manner
- Able to organise own workload.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work calmly within a pressured environment.
- Able to work well within a diverse team. Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise own work load on a daily basis.
- Ability to deal with problems in a professional and sensitive manner
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance.
- Clear verbal communication.
- Clear written communication.
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of the need for respect, trust, courtesy and effective communication with both patients and staff.
Other
Essential
- Prepared to be flexible by working across the entire hospital site and adapting to changes within the service/specialties'.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and protocols and required action to prevent cross infection.
- Ability to work shifts.
- Prepared to dress in accordance with Trust uniform policy.
- Able to work well within a diverse team. Importance of Punctuality.
- Able to meet the moving and handling and manual dexterity requirements of the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
